Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal

Portugal: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.5836 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
0.5836
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
34th
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.6131
in 2014
All-time low
0.5747
in 2013
Years of data
9
2010–2018

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal, 2010–2018

00.20.40.62010201420182010: 0.6042011: 0.62012: 0.5822013: 0.5752014: 0.6132015: 0.6042016: 0.5892017: 0.6042018: 0.584

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal is 0.5836, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal peaked at 0.6131 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.5747, in 2013.

That places Portugal 34th out of 65 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in Portugal, 2010 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2010 0.6043
2011 0.5998 -0.7%
2012 0.5816 -3.0%
2013 0.5747 -1.2%
2014 0.6131 +6.7%
2015 0.6039 -1.5%
2016 0.5888 -2.5%
2017 0.604 +2.6%
2018 0.5836 -3.4%

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 31 Mongolia 0.6088 compare
  2. 32 Estonia 0.5978 compare
  3. 33 Indonesia 0.5851 compare
  4. 35 Bulgaria 0.5826
  5. 36 Kyrgyzstan 0.5765 compare
  6. 37 Australia 0.5722 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal?
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Portugal was 0.5836 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 0.6131 in 2014.
What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5747 in 2013.
How does Portugal rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
Portugal ranks 34th out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 1,118 data points, 1990–2020
Last refreshed

The Fiscal Decentralization dataset includes fiscal decentralization indicators for a sample of IMF member countries. The following indicators are included in the dataset: Revenue and Expenditure Decentralization Shares; Transfer dependency and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances; Deficit and Debt; Allocation of expenditure (economic classification); Allocation of expenditure (functional classification); Allocation of non-Tax Revenues; and Allocation of Taxes.